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Windy Hill Communication Tower – View of Mardale Moor loop from Brighouse

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Windy Hill Communication Tower – View of Mardale Moor loop from Brighouse

Moderate

5.0

(3)

195

riders

Windy Hill Communication Tower – View of Mardale Moor loop from Brighouse

02:41

53.5km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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After 16.3 km for 125 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

5.98 km

Park Purse Wood

Forest

2

9.23 km

Wainhouse Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The fabulous and ornate 77 metres (253 feet) high Wainhouse Tower was originally commissioned as a chimney for the local dye works by John Edward Wainhouse in the late 19th …

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3

16.4 km

Ripponden Church, River Ryburn, and Bridge

Highlight • Religious Site

A tranquil and beautiful spot with an excellent pub and accommodation

Tip by

4

17.4 km

Triangle Bakehouse Cafe & Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

8-12 Weds to Saturday

Tip by

5

22.8 km

Descent Into Ripponden

Highlight • Trail

Windy Hill, can get a bit busy with traffic leaving the motorway at times

Tip by

6

25.6 km

Windy Hill Communication Tower

Highlight • Climb

Long climb from Ripponden. Worth it for the views.

Tip by

7

28.5 km

The Ram Head Inn and Pantry Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Part of The Rams Head pub, the addition of The Pantry Farm Shop and Cafe is a great one for cyclists and walkers. The all-day breakfast comes highly recommended!

This …

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8

36.4 km

View of Mardale Moor

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Panoramic views over the valley and March Haigh reservoir. There’s usually an ice cream van in the car park, and hang-gliders if the winds right.

Tip by

9

43.1 km

View of Saddleworth Moor and M62 Motorway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

bring your climbing legs

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B

53.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

8.88 km

5.42 km

440 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.8 km

342 m

291 m

125 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

10°C

4°C

26 %

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